We created this photo to represent the Groundhog Day ‘snowmageddon’. on Feb. 2, 2011 so we’re bringing it out again today. The giant groundhog invading downtown Picton has gone back into his burrow to await an early spring.

From zero to too much snow in under 12 hours, Environment Canada warns snow squalls with near zero visibility continue today. Environment Canada says snowfall amounts will be highly variable, with another 15cm possible in areas where the squalls are persistent. Motorists are reminded driving will be hazardous due to poor and fluctuating visibilities caused by heavy snow and blowing snow, along with rapid snow accumulation on untreated roads.

Furry forecaster Wiarton Willie doesn’t see shadow in Wiarton and calls for an early spring. The US’s Punxsutawney Phil agrees.
Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam scared by shadow – six more weeks of winter.

Folklore says if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day it’ll flee back to its burrow, heralding six more weeks of winter, and if there’s no shadow, it means spring’s just around the corner.

So Environment Canada calls for up to 15 cm. Well Picton is past 30 cm now and still climbing. Kevin Williams meterologist out of Rochester was predicting this over Environment Canada for 2 days. He is usually on the money for County weather. And he also thinks global warming is a crock!